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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1945
Page
4
New York July 31 471 retirement of Lieut Gen George C Grumert commander of the Elst orn defense command since October 143 was announced today at his headquarters No successor was named Grimert a veteran of 47 years in the army reached the statutory retirement age of 64 on July 21
A fragmented account describes Italy’s September 1943 armistice event sequence with Mussolini’s surrender mood, German interception of radio news, escape plans, and key Italian officials debating German pressure. Eyewitness details recount Taylor Roatta discussions in Rome and Eisenhower’s two hour ultimatum amid royal council sessions.
Foreign analyst argues Churchill’s fame makes a knighthood unnecessary and notes his blue blood lineage. The piece suggests accepting any title could hamper his role as opposition leader and imply a consolation prize after Conservative defeat. It also mentions his possible continued prominence in politics and questions a move to the peers. Next, the article shifts to noting raccoons as major threats to bird life on Louisiana coast islands.
Eye witness account outlines a chaotic night as King and royal family flee Rome by sea after sudden armistice talk. General staff disputes, German talks in Rome, Sardinia evacuation, and rapid royal departure seal a historic collapse of the Savoy monarchy.
A 1943 Brackenridge High School graduate, a machinist’s mate in the Navy, returned to his ship after 40 days leave visiting relatives in San Antonio and Fort Worth. He served 17 months with amphibious forces in the South Pacific and the Philippine theater. He is the son of H. P. Butler Sr. and the late Mrs. Sally M. Buller, and brother of Mrs. Hanna V. Mages and Mrs. Cora L. Coleman of Fort Worth and Crosby Street.
Wet conditions in Trenton trigger fish deaths as prolonged rain accelerates marine growth forming a green scum. Officials say the inrush of gas from the decay smothers fish, prompting a state warning to wildlife and fishing communities.
Robert fiosiam known as Pony Bob rode 120 miles in Nevada in eight hours and 10 minutes setting a record for the Pony Express.
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